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What is rectal ulcer?
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RECTAL ULCER: It can result from stool pressure ( severe chronic constipation : stercoral ulcer, or from some viral diseases sexually transmitted or from malignancy ( cancer). Biopsy is imperative in many cases.
Answered 5/21/2019
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Breakdown in lining.: A rectal ulcer is a breakdown in the lining of the rectum called the mucosa. The rectum is a muscular tube that passes stool from the colon and out of the anus. Ulceration can cause bleeding, discomfort, straining, and passage of mucus. Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is a condition that can occur in patients with chronic constipation.
Answered 5/21/2019
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